Act I: Elizabethan culture, marriage, and a father's perspective

Lord Capulet urges Paris to wait another two years before marrying Juliet, and insists that she must consent to the marriage.  Is this typical of Elizabethan attitudes towards marriage?  What does Lord Capulet's response reveal about his character?

(Hint:  Use Google to research Elizabethan attitudes toward marriage)

The Movie Version...

Now that you have seen the movie version of Romeo and Juliet, write a brief review of the movie. Be sure to include parts that you liked and why you liked them, as well as descriptions of the parts you didn't like and why you didn't like them.

Before you begin, click on this link to read a professional review of the movie.  Once you have an idea of what a movie review is, write your own version in the comments below.

Favorite Quotes

What is your favorite quote (or quotes) from the play so far?  Explain why the quote or quotes you chose are your favorite.  Use the following resources to find a quote, if you don't already have one in mind:

http://quizlet.com/11001395/famous-quotes-from-romeo-and-juliet-flash-cards/

http://shakespeare-online.com/plays/romeoscenes.html

http://www.shakespeare-navigators.com/romeo/Romeo_and_Juliet_Quotes.html


http://www.william-shakespeare.info/quotes-quotations-play-romeo-andjuliet.htm